Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Scranton, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

76,033

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.9%49,331

Hispanic/Latino

17.9%13,644

Black

6.6%4,995

Asian

5.3%3,999

Two or More

4.6%3,485

Other

0.6%478

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%50

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%2,335

High School Diploma

34.1%17,163

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%3,411

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%4,912

Associate's Degree

8.4%4,244

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%7,021

Master's Degree

6.5%3,269

Professional Degree

1.7%878

Doctorate

1%493

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,100

Median Renti

$1,048

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.9%15,083

Renter-Occupied

50.1%15,164

Total Units

35,512

Homeownership

49.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%669

$50K–$100K

18.5%2,792

$100K–$150K

22%3,316

$150K–$200K

25.6%3,858

$200K–$300K

21.6%3,264

$300K–$500K

5.8%882

$500K–$1M

1.4%205

$1M+

0.6%97

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,818

$500–$750

1,580

$750–$1,000

3,130

$1,000–$1,250

3,545

$1,250–$1,500

1,921

$1,500–$2,000

1,897

$2,000+

532

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%57

2010–2019

2.3%830

2000–2009

2.5%881

1990–1999

3.2%1,142

1980–1989

4.3%1,522

1970–1979

7.6%2,700

1960–1969

7.5%2,660

1950–1959

10.1%3,591

1940–1949

10.5%3,727

1939 or earlier

51.8%18,402

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.8%22,634

Electricity

19.3%5,833

Fuel Oil

2.1%635

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%519

No Fuel

0.8%230

Coal

0.6%168

Other

0.5%162

Wood

0.2%66

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,739

Mean Household Incomei

$69,141

Per Capita Incomei

$28,347

Poverty Ratei

21.3%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

34,501

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%2,455

$10K–$15K

6.9%2,079

$15K–$20K

4.7%1,421

$20K–$25K

6%1,826

$25K–$30K

5.4%1,648

$30K–$35K

3.7%1,133

$35K–$40K

5.6%1,688

$40K–$45K

4.9%1,490

$45K–$50K

4%1,213

$50K–$60K

6.3%1,910

$60K–$75K

9.9%2,986

$75K–$100K

11.5%3,491

$100K–$125K

7.2%2,188

$125K–$150K

5.9%1,791

$150K–$200K

5.9%1,778

$200K+

3.8%1,150

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

3,574

Residentsi

5,604

Avg. Tenant Renti

$418/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,241 homes93% occupied$380/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,142 homes70% occupied$477/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81,191 homes95% occupied$400/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,739/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

66.7%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

24.9%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

71.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

45.1% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,55812.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,121

Mexico

813

Philippines

265

Canada

154

China

Korea

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

31,984

Avg. Commutei

19.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

32,628

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,277(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured